Music Awards are presented at the end of the school year at the academic awards ceremony.  All band students receive a participation award and if a student earns enough points, they will get a special gold, silver or bronze seal on their certificate that signifies they have earned Outstanding Achievement.  Students receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award will have their names in the Dysart and LaPorte City newspapers in May or June.  Students can also find the news article on the band website.  I will try to give you an update every six weeks so you can monitor your progress.  Updated points will be posted on the band board and the band website.  The following is a list of how you can earn points:

Lessons:

     10      For each band lesson attended without being called

       5      For each band lesson attended even if called

    100     For earning an E at the end of the trimester

      50      If did not earn an E but earned 90% and above

      10      For each memorized scale and arpeggio

    100     For every 20 songs completed in lesson book

      25     For each marching band or concert band song

                passed 

Band:

     100     For each performance

     100     For each trimester of good participation and good     

                 behavior in rehearsal

Other Opportunities:

     100     Jazz Band

     100     Solo/Ensemble Contest

       60      Summer Band Lessons

     100     Honor Band

     100     Private lessons from a professional instructor per  

                 trimester

       25      Performance on band instrument outside of school

       10      Attendance to an instrumental music performance

What you need to earn an Outstanding Achievement Award

            1050-1199  Bronze Award

       1200-1349  Silver Award

       1350-1500  Gold Award